Department of Labor
Andrew Puzder Withdraws Nomination as GOP Senators Balk
Charges of spousal abuse dogged the hamburger mogul
Lawsuit Alleged Sex Harassment by Labor Nominee Puzder
Critics have also cited the corporation's treatment of both its mid-level managers and store employees during Puzder's tenure as CEO.
Civil Rights Suits Plague Corporation Run by Labor Pick
During Puzder's tenure as CEO, Carl's Jr. and Hardee's have faced more federal employment discrimination suits than any other major U.S. hamburger chain.
Fast-food Chains to See Protests Over Labor Pick Puzder
If confirmed, the fast-food executive is expected to oppose minimum wage increases and regulations aimed at worker safety.
As Minimum Wages Rise, So Does Pressure on Trump
Campaigners have focused on state and local laws; Republicans have opposed a federal minimum wage increase.
New Overtime Rules a Boon for Middle-Class Workers
Salaried workers making up to $47,476 annually must receive overtime for hours past 40 per week; prior salary cutoff was $23,660.
Walgreens Vs. the American Dream
The White House says a new federal overtime policy can help restore the middle class. Business groups have other ideas.
U.S. Economy Adds 223,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.3 Percent
The unemployment rate fell two-tenths of a percentage, the lowest since April 2008.
Reading Can Be a Lot of Work
The Labor Department is compiling a list of books that shaped labor in America, from 'The Federalist Papers' to 'The Feminine Mystique.'
